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meulière — meaning in English

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English meaning

Millstone noun A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.

Senses

meulière is used for these senses in English:

millstone A large round stone used for grinding grain.
millstone (geology) A coarse-grained sandstone used for making such stones; millstone grit.

Millstone — full definition

noun A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.
noun Figuratively, a heavy burden or ongoing responsibility that weighs someone down.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related French words

meule